Jay Arthur Myers papers, 1930-1978 (bulk 1930-1938).

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Jay Arthur Myers papers, 1930-1978 (bulk 1930-1938).

Papers of Myers, a medical doctor and professor at the University of Minnesota specializing in the treatment of tuberculosis, including a photograph (circa 1930), an account book (1931), a scrapbook documenting his presidency of the National Tuberculosis Association (1937-1938), obituaries (1978), and condolence letters containing reminiscences of acquaintances and colleagues (1978).

0.2 cubic feet (4 folders and 1 volume in partial box).

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SNAC Resource ID: 8142557

Minnesota Historical Society Library

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National tuberculosis association

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Myers, J. Arthur (Jay Arthur), 1888-1978

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Jay Arthur Myers was born on 25 November 1888 on a farm near Hartford, Ohio to Charlie and Clara (Baker) Myers. He was home schooled until the age of 7 when he was enrolled in public school. He graduated from Hartford High School in 1906 and from the Doane Academy preparatory department of Denison University in 1907. He attended Ohio University, receiving a B.S. degree in 1912 and M.S. degree in 1913. In 1914 he was awarded a Ph.D. from Cornell University. He married Faith McCracken...